Dr. Sara Lister is a veterinarian with ASPCA Animal Poison Control. Her previous work includes Oklahoma State University (class of 2007), followed by internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals. She continued to practice emergency medicine and general practice for the past 10 years, before joining Poison Control. If you think your pet may have ingested a... Learn More
Holiday Dangers and Your Pet Thanksgiving marked the official start of the holiday season. Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite time of the year has many hidden dangers for our pets. Table scraps Whether you give your dog table scraps or he helps himself to the trash after Thanksgiving dinner, fatty meats or bones can cause serious gastrointestinal upset. ... Learn More
Halloween Candy and Dogs Fall is upon us, and Halloween is right around the corner. Children love chocolate, but so do dogs. Unfortunately for dogs, chocolate ingestion can be lethal. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which, if ingested in large enough quantities can cause high heart rate, heart arrhythmias, seizures, agitation, and difficulty walking. The... Learn More
Pet Poisons and Common Toxicities Accidental ingestions are one of the most common pet emergencies. All too often we hear, “My pet would not eat that,” “’I didn’t think he would get on the counter,” “I didn’t think she could reach that plant,” etc. If you find yourself faced with one of these scenarios, knowing... Learn More
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